An introduction to the theory, practices and history of film-based and digital still photography. Projects emphasize creative visual development, exploring aesthetics and composition in historical context. Students supply materials and camera with adjustable focus, shutter and aperture. Fully manual film cameras are available in the lab. Lab fee.

Prerequisite

None

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent:Distribution Requirement(s) Status:

Academic
Humanities

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table

Institution

Course #

Remarks

CWU

EWU

UW

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

Students will learn knowledge of the historic development of the photographic process and development of subject matter and themes in photography.

Students will learn competency in operating an adjustable focus, shutter and aperture camera, be introduced to processing in the dark room and the appropriate use of a digital camera and application.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

1. Information Literacy

Definition:
Recognizing when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
1.3 Evaluate information and its sources critically.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition:
The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the
ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these
processes often vary among disciplines.